Research Engineer- Materials and Manufacturing
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Position Overview & Specifications
Nissan is a global automotive manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations in Europe.
We are an aspiring organisation and we are looking for a skilled Research Engineer- Materials and Manufacturing to join our established team.
The successful candidate will support the Research and Advanced Engineering (R&AE) programs for scientific research on materials and manufacturing technologies being carried out in Europe to deliver new novel research themes for Nissan Japan.
To be successful for this role you will need to possess the following :
- Project Management skills: Support work on current R&AE projects, managing supplier timing and purchases to ensure smooth running of QCD.
- Technical & Reporting Skills: Technical Surveys including regular reports to Nissan management (Local and Global)
- Inter personal skills as well as an understanding of Microsoft office applications(Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + paid overtime (remove overtime if EVP-5)
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Contributory pension
Private medical & dental cover
Remote Working Policy (up to 2 Days per week)
Flexible start / finish times
Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday
Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant
Working at Nissan Technical Centre Europe located @ Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom
The Support We Give You :
We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan. Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits. This includes an attractive car ownership scheme, flexible working practices, comprehensive health & wellbeing offerings and team building days.
Diversity and Inclusion :
NTCE’s aim is for employees to be able to work in a worry-free, “best-self” manner, pursuing their careers regardless of gender, orientation, ability, heritage or any other factors and at the same time able to choose from various workstyles to suit their stage of life or background.
Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Engineer- Materials and Manufacturing roles across Nissan's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £51,954 - £64,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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